West Virginia · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in West Virginia

Every upcoming 5K in West Virginia, all 50 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

50 upcoming 5K races · 21 with finish-time stats

10K Races 7Half Marathons 9Marathons 4
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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The West Virginia races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field1,748 finishersHuntington West Virginia Turkey Trotin the 5KLongest-running16th year16th Annual South Berkeley Christmas 5Kannual tradition

West Virginia 5K Races by City

Charleston 5Morgantown 4Fairmont 4Wheeling 4St. Albans 3Martinsburg 2Huntington 2Barboursville 1Philippi 1Pipestem 1Cairo 1Moorefield 1Berkeley Springs 1Hurricane 1Belington 1Hanover 1New Martinsville 1Bluefield 1Shinnston 1Summersville 1Williamson 1Weston 1Chester 1Inwood 1

5K Races in West Virginia by Month

October 2026 7November 2026 21December 2026 8

The Next 5K Runs in West Virginia

50 total
Sun, Oct 25, 202614th Annual Brady Steps 5K Barboursville, WV5KRegistration closedFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Fright Care 5K Monster Dash Morgantown, WV5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Philip Barbour Zombie Run Philippi, WV5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Pipestem Pumpkin Run Pipestem, WV10K5K1KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Not Scared of Justice Halloween 5K Fairmont, WV5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026North Bend State Park 5K Cairo, WV5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Witches, Wheels, and Wicked Trails Moorefield, WV5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Apple Butter Festival 5k Run Berkeley Springs, WV5KFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 20265Katie Hurricane, WV2 Miles3.6 Miles5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 202615th Annual Turkey Trot Belington, WV5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Guyandotte River Run Hanover, WVHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Spring Mills 5k Zombie Fun Run & Pumpkin Smash Martinsburg, WV5KRegistration closedFrom $20Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in West Virginia

Which West Virginia cities have the most 5K races?

Charleston (5), Morgantown (4), Fairmont (4), Wheeling (4) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in West Virginia?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in West Virginia, with 21 of the 50, followed by December with 8. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are West Virginia 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 21 5K races in West Virginia with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:11, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in West Virginia?

Yes, 2 races around West Virginia get you off the pavement: 2 mix road and trail.